GRANVILLE ISLAND WINTER WIT: A BEER BEYOND MEASURE

The weather outside is no longer so frightful, which means it’s time to snag those last few bottles of Granville Island Brewing’s seasonally-produced Winter Wit.

This year’s edition is a spin on the traditional style of Belgian Wit (wheat) beers, which are produced with at least 25% wheat malts, with orange peels, coriander seeds and other spices adding a fruity, citrus flavour. Brewmaster Kevin Emms, who has a well-known love for Belgian beer, he added ginger, nutmeg and clove for a touch of warmth to this frosty beer.

The first pour reveals a hazy, amber colour, reminiscent of a pale, orange-tinged honey.